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Notice: 13216558

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division:

Division of Standards

Chapter:

ANTIFREEZE SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

Overview

RULE:

5F-10.001	Standards (Transferred)
5F-10.0015	Registration (Transferred)
5F-10.003	Guidelines for Imposing Administrative Penalties (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

Rename the chapter title; update ASTM International specifications for recycled and non-recycled antifreeze products; add quality specifications provisions allowing for specialty applications, such as mini-bike racing, that do not permit the use of coolants with contents of 50 percent or more glycol and as a result, do not meet the freezing point minimum requirements for glycol-based coolants containing 50% or more glycol; define dilution procedures used during testing; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from 1,3-Propanediol (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products); adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from Glycerin (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products) designed for light duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products containing low silicate levels designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from 1,3-Propanediol (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products) designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from Glycerin (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products) designed for heavy duty applications; define the term ‘motor vehicle’ to clarify this rule chapter does not only apply to engines with coolant systems operating on roads or highways; reference where readers may obtain and/or view a copy of the specifications adopted in this rule; reference all forms used in the stoppage of sale of substandard antifreeze products and subsequent release of said products after proper remedy; further clarify procedures for the registration of antifreeze products intended for distribution in this state.  In addition, reference forms used for the application for and granting of registration of said products; and establish a penalty structure consistent with others established within the department.

SUMMARY:

The changes proposed herein update adopted ASTM International specifications for recycled and non-recycled antifreeze products; add quality specification provisions allowing for specialty applications, such as mini-bike racing, that do not permit the use of coolants with contents of 50 percent or more glycol and as a result, do not meet the freezing point minimum requirements for glycol-based coolants containing 50% or more glycol; define dilution procedures used during testing; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from 1,3-Propanediol (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products); adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from Glycerin (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products); adopt quality specifications for coolant products containing low silicate levels designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from 1,3-Propanediol (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products) designed for heavy duty applications; adopt quality specifications for coolant products made from Glycerin (a different engine coolant base material than in conventional glycol-based products) designed for light duty applications; define the term ‘motor vehicle’ to clarify this rule chapter does not only apply to engines with coolant systems operating on roads or highways; reference where readers may obtain and/or view a copy of the specifications adopted in this Rule; reference all forms used in the stoppage of sale of substandard antifreeze products and subsequent release of said products after proper remedy; further clarify procedures for the registration of antifreeze products intended for distribution in this state; reference forms used for the application for and granting of registration of said products; and establish a penalty structure consistent with others established within the department.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

501.921, 570.07(23), FS.

LAW:

501.912, 501.913, 501.919, 501.921, 501.922, FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

7/10/2013 Vol. 39/133

COMMENTS:

From 7/10/2013 To 7/31/2013 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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